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Believe what you read, preach what you believe, practice what you preach. — The bishop to the new deacon as he hands him the Book of Gospels during the ordination liturgy

The Ministry of the Deacon

Below are articles on the three ministries of the deacon from the St. Brendan parish bulletin, offered here to answer the question, "What is a Deacon?"

Who, you may ask, are the outcast? We immediately think of the poor, and they are first among the outcast. If you are interested in this subject, you may want to read my final paper of the diaconate formation program.

Activities for Children

A variety of downloadable family activities to help you teach your children about the various roles in the Church are available. Enjoy!

Deacon Eric's Favorite Saints

See images and read about the various saints used on Deacon Eric's ordination cards. Check it out.

E-Mail Deacon Eric

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